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This was really good, Gerritsen at the top of her game. The back and forth in time was handled well, and just made for a compelling story and memorable characters. Julia's not fully fleshed out as a character, but the others are (even curmugeonly Harry), and Rose haunts you. Good snapshots of rich/poor life and medicine in the 1830s, even if the dialogue is definitely modern rather than how people back then spoke. Really enjoyed this one

Well written novel; the narrative flows very easily. I liked the writer very much.
The Novel take place in 1830 Boston area and present day. About a women who buys a house in the present and finds some bones of women dated during that era back in time.
It tells of a tale of four doctors who uncover a plan to kill the daughter of poor women who gave birth in a hospital. There appears a spectre who is killing the people who might have known about the woman and the baby. An excellent book. I would read much more of her.

Excellent storyline. Loved the swap between 1830 Boston and current day. Couldn't put the book down!! I appreciate Gerritsen's writing ability!!!! I recently read a couple of books whose writing was so elementary.